May 2013
6 posts
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Copious Crush: Amberly, A Slice of Glam
Meet Amberly, the Dallas/Ft. Worth bloginista behind A Slice of Glam. We aspire to Amberly’s goal of adding a little touch of something special to your everyday. Isn’t that just the chicest?
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
My name is Amberly, and I currently live in Fort Worth, Texas which is about 30 miles west of Dallas. I work...
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Copious Crush: Bree Cooley, Stylist Diva
Things we like about Bree: 1) Her killer eye for fashion + style, 2) Her wicked sense of humor, and 3) her love for Johnny Depp (definitely not alone there, Bree!). Meet this LA stylist, and shop Bree’s amazing Gatsby finds on Copious here: http://copious.com/profiles/stylist-diva/collections/decadent-indulgence-inspired-by-the-great-gatsby
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do...
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Get The Look: Beach Chic Under $100
We love this retro-chic summer look. Casual cool, but still glam - and yours for under $100!
1. Retro swimsuit - $32
2. Madewell sandals - $35
3. Essie polish - $5.50
4. Bracelet - $14
5. Aviators - $5.80
All items on Copious.com, shipping not included.
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Get the Look: Met Gala Punk for Under $50
After last night’s Met Gala we’re feeling more punk than ever before. We were dazzled by Anne Hathaway’s new haircut, Nicole Richie’s DIY bleach bomb, Emma Watson’s fresh look and the general bad-assery of Cara Delevingne.
In honor of punk, shop our top punk picks on Copious.
Best part? They’re mostly under $50.
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Inside Copious: Kaitlyn Barclay, Super Flexible...
Meet Kaitlyn: Portland native, community whisperer and yogini. Need a fresh batch of quinoa, a stretchy pant or a sweet dance jam? Kaitlyn’s your lady.
Shop Kaitlyn’s closet on Copious here: http://copious.com/profiles/kaitlyn-barclay
Introduce yourself. Who are you? What do you do at Copious?
I’m Kaitlyn, resident Community Manager at Copious and in-house printed spandex...
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Copious Crush: Ashlei, Kinks Are The New Pink
We knew we would meet a ton of cool bloggers at Lucky FABB in April, but it was fate that sat us right next to Ashlei from Kinks Are The New Pink. Witty, hilarious, and totally digitally connected, Ashlei was a breath of fresh air in muggy LA.
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
Hi there! My name is Ashlei and I’m the author of Kinks are the...
April 2013
5 posts
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Copious Crush: Le Minimalist
Do you ever find something you really love, and then find out that one thing about it that makes it that much more amazing? It’s the best feeling, and it’s exactly what we love about Kathryn from Le Minimalist. Her blog is an amazing mix of style, local art and music happenings, and things around her she loves. Even better? She’s writing about Nashville, Tennessee, one of our...
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Copious Crush: Lexie, One Stylishly Caffeinated...
We just discovered Lexie of Style, Caffeinated and we’re so glad we did. Her blog is a beautiful mix of airy images and down-to-earth-but-pulled-together looks.
The only question we forgot to ask Lexie? What her favorite coffee drink is!
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
Hi, I’m Lexie from Newport Beach, California. I write the fashion...
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Copious Crush: Jackie Giardina, Living After...
Jackie Giardina from Living After Midnite is a triple-threat expert in fashion, beauty and interior decor. Her blog is a must-visit for tips on taking your look to the next level via the magic of the color wheel, and how-to’s on things like ombre nails (what? insane).
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
Hi! I’m Jackie Giardina from...
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#LuckyFABB Recap! The Business of Blogging
Last Thursday and Friday were a whirlwind of activity as bloggers and brands descended on Los Angeles for Lucky Magazine’s Fashion and Beauty Blogger Conference.
This was a seriously fashionable crowd. Bloggers from around the country gathered to hear from the likes of Kelly Osbourne, Betsey Johnson and Drew Barrymore talk about their style + inspirations. While no trip to LA is complete...
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Who To Know: Cherylanna, Jewelry Maven
Today we’re highlighting Copious jewelry goddess extraordinaire, Cherylanna. Her boho-chic aesthetic mixed with the unique materials she uses give her pieces a head-turning quality that keep us coming back for more. Master of multi-tasking, Cherylanna runs her online business when she’s not making music, working as an esthetician or playing Supermom to her 2 children. Love...
March 2013
6 posts
8 tags
Copious Crush: Amanda Lee, Blogger for In the...
To be honest, we can’t remember how we first found Amanda Lee and her blog, In the Thick of It, but at this point her blog has become a must-read for us. It’s like that song you hear over and over without really knowing it, until you realize you know all of the words and sing it at the top of your lungs. Amanda shares her favorite finds, outfit shots, and thoughts on finding the...
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Copious Crush: Lauren, From My Grey Desk
We’ll be honest, we first fell in love with Lauren due to our mutual affection for the four-legged, fluffy creatures known as cats. Upon diving a little deeper into her From My Grey Desk blog, we discovered so much more: an honest exploration of personal style (and style boundaries!) and helpful DIYs and how-tos.
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you...
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Copious Crush: Lauren Maxwell, Life Without...
What do we love about Lauren? We’ll name three things, out of approximately a million. 1) Her sarcastic but sunny personality - it’s a tricky balance, but she does it so well. 2) Her ability to break down and analyze runway trends, and then rock the styles in a way that’s super fresh, and super her. 3) Her decidedly charming devotion to Harry Potter - check out this Lord...
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Copious Crush: Kat Tanita, New York Blogger on the...
Go visit WithLoveFromKat.com, and then tell us if you need an explanation on why we’re crushing on Kat Tanita. Super stylish and pulled together, but still cool - that’s our type of girl. Happy 2 Year Blogaversary, Kat! Shop Kat’s closet on Copious here: http://copious.com/profiles/kat-tanita
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
My name...
February 2013
8 posts
9 tags
Copious Crushes: Liza Quin and Paloma Dueñas,...
We’re getting a little bit sick of winter weather and dreaming of beaches and sunshine. Our remedy for holding on for warmer weather? Dreaming of Miami heat with the wonderful ladies behind http://www.the305abulous.com, Liza and Paloma. Read more, and heat up!
Introduce Yourselves! What are your names, where do you live, and what do you do?
Hello! I’m Liza Quin, aka Miss Quin. I am a...
Inside Copious: Michael Oh, Designer Vagabond,...
Michael is a jack of all trades working as both a designer and front end developer at Copious. Not one to sit still for long, his list of New Years Resolutions keeps getting longer and longer (sky diving, Egypt… there’s no end). Check out he finally came around to his chosen career path after a stint in India and the melange of troublemaking he gets into when he’s not at...
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Copious Crush: Ilse, Full Figured Potential
If you’ve never stumbled across Full Figured Potential on Tumblr, you’re missing out on an amazing mix of style, advice, music and pop culture. Ilse Giselle is a fab, fierce LA blogger who is possible Lena Dunham’s biggest fan. We <3 you, Ilse!
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
I’m Ilse Giselle pronounced [ill-say] and I’m a...
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Copious Crush: Buddy Macuha, Yoga Hero
Here at Team Copious we’re all about working hard and playing hard. When we first went to Buddy’s Britney Spears-music-only yoga class in San Francisco, we knew we were in the right place. Getting more fit and balanced and singing along to Ke$ha at the same time? We’re so in. Get your chataranga on!
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you...
“I think youthful people have a long time to live, so they can waste some time on...”
– Bill Cosby on “Cosby sweaters” (via putthison)
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Copious Crush: Brittany Shick, The Subtle...
Meet Brittany Shick, blogger at The Subtle Statement (and shop her closet on Copious here). Things we love about Brittany include, but are not limited to: her simple but spot-on style, her flashy DIY crafts, and her devotion to healthy AND tasty recipes. Ladies and gents, it’s style and substance all in one place. Also, we love anyone who glitterbombs their business cards. Seriously??...
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Inside Copious: David LaMacchia, Engineer, Meme...
Meet Dave LaMacchia, developer extraordinaire and lobster-fashion maven. When Dave isn’t sporting his lobster-wear, he’s helping build Copious and taking every chance to explore the outdoors by whatever means possible. In the office, Dave competes with Travis as lead meme-expert. Learn more about Dave here:
Introduce yourself. Who are you? What do you do at Copious? Hey...
January 2013
11 posts
5 tags
Copious Crush: Anna, In Honor of Design
If you’ve never found yourself on In Honor of Design, you’re truly missing out. Blogger, designer and mom Anna Liesemeyer has a hilarious sense of humor (read her post today on the most awkward first date ever!) combined with an amazing eye for style. Check out Anna’s INCREDIBLE closet on Copious here: http://copious.com/profiles/anna-liesemeyer
Introduce Yourself! What’s your...
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Who To Know: Muse Studio Vintage, Vintage...
The ladies of Muse Studio Vintage are a Copious staple. Their edgy, inventive vintage always keeps us guessing and their beautifully shot listings always keep us buying. They help fashionistas across the nation breakout of their sartorial norms to discover new fashion favorites (editor’s note: they converted me to the church of jumpsuits after being a non-believer for the majority of my...
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Inside Copious: Brian Moseley, Engineer, Start-Up...
Brian is a seasoned veteran of the tech industry counting Copious as his 10th venture into the wild world of start-uplandia. Brian has an eclectic past which eventually led him into the engineering world. He was employee numero uno at Copious and bides his time making the site look good and work properly (so, he’s pretty important). When he’s not at Copious he’s either...
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Copious Crush: Tanesha Awasthi, GirlWithCurves.com
Ok, we admit it. We’re biased towards Bay Area bloggers like Tanesha of GirlWithCurves.com. But even if we weren’t, it would be impossible *not* to have a crush on this amazing lady. Incredibly stylish, daring and full of life, Tanesha shows us that as long as you follow your heart, when it comes to fashion, there’s no such thing as “rules”.
Introduce Yourself!...
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Friday Finds: Inauguration Fashions for FLOTUS
With the countdown to the inauguration going full force, the speculation about what Michelle Obama will wear to the gala celebrations is unending.
If you had to dress the fantastic FLOTUS, which dress would you pick?
Naeem Khan Gown / JLINSNIDER s/s 2012 Lace Ruby Red Gown / Catherine Regehr Gown
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Copious Crush: Lauren, South x Style
When we saw Lauren’s post on knowing when it’s time to give up on a favorite pair of jeans, we instantly fell in love. After all, any fashionable lady who admits to wearing a long shirt over unbuttoned trousers is a lady after our own heart. Another thing we love about the amazing blogger behind South x Style? Her love for her city, Louisville, and representing all that is...
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Who To Know: Althea Harper, NY Designer, Project...
Althea Harper is an up and coming NYC based designer, runner up on Season 6 of Project Runway and our latest fashion maven on Copious. The bold prints and tailored fit showcased in her collection offer a twist on traditional womenswear. The daring lines and eclectic patterns give those wearing Althea Harper pieces that ‘double-take’ element; the sartorial je ne sais quoi. The...
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Secret Seller: Resell Gifts Anonymously On Copious
Did your Aunt Mildred get you something awkward for Christmas? Has your Granny been getting you the wrong size PJs for the past 9 years? Did your frenemy get you workout DVDs that make your eyes burn flames everytime you see them?
Introducing Secret Seller on Copious.
Secret Seller is exactly what it sounds like. It allows you to list an item for sale on Copious, without having it tied to any...
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Copious Crush: Margie Plus, Style Blogger With...
Girls like Margie make us stop and stare. It’s not just her pattern mixing, or her amazing street style. It’s her obvious joy in choosing outfits that reflect her passion and personality. Best of luck on your online vintage business, Margie!
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do?
My name is Margie Ashcroft. I am a stylist, fashion blogger...
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Friday Finds: Baby Kimye
Clearly, there’s no bigger news this week than Baby Kimye (fiscal what?). Complex Mag has highlighted some ultra-swank items only a Westdashian spawn could love (or justify), and of course Suri has her pout on re. Kimye.
In honor of the most famous fetus since Kate Middleton and Prince William, we give you our top picks for baby K.
Baby Kimye Kollection:
Crochet Little Mermaid...
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Inside Copious: Robert Zuber, Founder, Jigsaw...
Meet Robert Zuber, one of our fearless founders. By day he hacks the Gibson blindfolded, by night he assumes his natural role as dad. When he’s not wielding Ruby, Clojure and Python to tame the monsters of the Copious server rooms, he’s running to Crossfit or seeking out some form of dark chocolate. Check out more from Rob here:
Introduce yourself. Who are you?
I like to make...
December 2012
11 posts
4 tags
Copious Crush: Megan Zietz, Fashionably Frugalista
“Megan! That blazer! It’s The Row, right?” you’ll exclaim when you run into Megan at NYFW. “Almost!” she’ll tell you, like she’s letting you in on a secret. “And even better - H&M.” ”Please! Please!” you’ll cry. “You have to take me with you when you go shopping - how do you do it?”
Introduce...
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Who To Know: Jillian Knapp, Jewelry Maker, Boho...
Jillian Knapp: credit analyst by day, jewelry aficionado by night. This boho princess is a star on Copious - adorning her online community with beautiful, eclectic jewels. Her pieces truly reflect her free spirited nature through their bold designs and eye-catching color pairings. Check out how Jillian got her start in the jewelry world and what you can expect from her next!
Introduce...
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Xoxo, Gossip Girl
Oh Gossip Girl. While we admit we’ve strayed from you these past few seasons (Blair and Dan? CMON), you’ll always have a special place in our hearts. Yes, we dallied with other shows featuring texting teens and who-knows-who-know-it-alls (Pretty Little Liars, anyone?), but you were the original.
You spawned millions of Blair-imitation headbands and made girls around the world...
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Inside Copious: Travis Vachon, Engineer, BAMF
Let us formerly introduce you to El Presidente of the Copious Uber Nerd Club, Sir Travis Vachon. He’s one of the most energetic, positive and intelligent people you’ll meet in Ithaca, NY ever. Between rousing conversations about science, seeking out the latest internet meme and listening to Snoop Dogg, Travis also spends his time improving the experience on Copious. Check out more...
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Copious Crush: Kyle Anderson, Accessories Director...
Whether he’s editing pages for the next issue of Marie Claire or jetting off to Paris for Fashion Week, Kyle Anderson, Accessories Director at Marie Claire, lives the life that most of us only dream of (Think: Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada). With the most bad ass style and that killer Givenchy nose ring, he’s a force to be reckoned with and someone you definitely want to keep...
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Who To Know: Krista Peryer of Vintage Beat
Check out Krista Peryer, our latest vintage maven paying homage to the various eras of fashion and reinventing those items for contemporary application. Krista’s shop, Vintage Beat, brings together high quality vintage from all over the place for us to admire and invest. Her shop continues to grow as her eye for vintage continues to wander, searching for her next great find. Check out...
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Invite Your Friends to the Copious Party!
Looking for a quick way to delight your friends AND earn some quick Copious credits for sharing something new? Look no further - invite your friends to Copious! You get $5 for each new person who signs up via your invitation, and every new person you refer gets $10 to shop Copious.
You can do this in a couple of easy ways, but the easiest way is via the Connect bar on the top navigation. Click...
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Friday Finds: Holiday Cheers
While the holidays are a fun and festive time, they can also be a little stressful: lots of family time, traveling and money spending can put you on edge. While we’re not advocating a dive headfirst into the punch bowl, we do think that an opportune cocktail can make things a little more, well, cheery.
Here are our top Copious picks for festive drinkware:
1. Festive Flask! $35
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Copious Crush: Adam Gallagher, Rule Breaker...
We’re huge fans of Adam Gallagher, blogger at IAMGALLA.com, top Lookbooker and fashionable man about town. Those baby blues - sigh. Shop Adam’s closet on Copious here: http://copious.com/profiles/adam-gallagher
Introduce Yourself! What’s your name, where do you live, and what do you do? Hi
I’m Adam Galla! I live in Riverside california (soon to be to Manhattan NY) and...
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Who To Know: Brittany Jasper, DIY Debutante,...
Brittany Jasper is a DIY and vintage maven on Copious that you need to know. This renaissance woman does it all! Hailing from the glorious state of New Hampshire, Brittany is a book-lovin, vintage huntin, needle wheelin’ woman. Her profile is always overflowing with one-of-a-kind gems that we can’t get enough of! Check out more from Brittany here:
Introduce yourself. Who...
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Holiday Helper: 10 Awesome Gifts for Bros
From surf brahs to brogrammers, 2012 may very well be the year of the bro. With shows like “Workaholics” and even the best-bros on “New Girl”, to visions of bromance blossoming across the land, brosephs and brohans are everywhere.
Whether the bro you know is your actual brother, a frattastic friend, or even a lady who enjoys tank tops, sports and beer, here are some gift...
November 2012
14 posts
5 tags
Thursday Tips: How to Sell More Online
We think this is a pretty nice way of illustrating what might happen if you sell more online. (Hint: Moneybags)
While it’s incredibly simple to get selling on Copious, a couple of quick tips will help you sell more, faster. With no further ado:
Photos, Photos, Photos.
You don’t have to be Ansel Adams, but your images should be well-lit, taken on a plain background, and with a...
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Inside Copious: Jonathan Ehrlich, Co-Founder,...
Jonathan Ehrlich is a contender for the Team Copious award for ‘Most Hats Worn’ (mostly of the baseball variety). He’s a father, co-founder, cycling junkie, start-up enthusiast, purveyor of Canadian pride and preaches to the good gospel of social commerce. When he’s not oogling over Boo’s cuteness or checking out the latest trends on man-repelling, Jon’s...
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Who To Know: Daryn McCluskey of Idlized By D.Dree
Meet Daryn McCluskey of Idlized By D.Dree who is this week’s rockstar seller. This antique-ing debutante, cowgirl chic queen hails from the desert wonderland of Arizona. We can’t get enough of her listings which incorporate eclectic pieces from all eras of style. She continues to surprise and delight us with her amazing wardrobe and we can’t wait to see what she sells next....
